Craterolophus convolvulus [Craterolophus convolvulus]
Description
Craterolophus convolvulus is a marine species belonging to the phylum Cnidaria, class Hydrozoa. It is characterized by its long, tubular body, with a mouth at one end surrounded by tentacles, and a basal disk at the other end used for attachment. This species is typically found attached to hard substrates in the ocean, where it feeds on planktonic organisms. It exhibits asexual reproduction through budding and sexual reproduction through the release of gametes into the water column.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Jellyfish, Sea Anemones, and Relatives
Cnidaria
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|---|---|
| Class |
True Jellyfish
Scyphozoa
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| Order |
Stalked Jellyfish
Stauromedusae
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| Family |
Lucernariidae
Lucernariidae
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| Genus |
Craterolophus
Craterolophus
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